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WASHINGTON: U.S. President Donald Trump on Friday (Jun 15) said he wished people would "sit up at attention" for him like North Koreans do for their leader Kim Jong Un, a joke that sparked instant outrage on social media and cable news.It was the latest example of a Trump remark about strongmen leaders - delivered in a deadpan style - to fall flat and fuel perceptions among his critics that the president admires autocrats.Trump was asked during a Fox News Channel interview outside the West Wing if he would invite Kim to the White House. The two met earlier this week to begin to discuss Pyongyang's nuclear program, a summit marked by what Trump said was friendly chemistry between them.Trump indicated a White House visit by Kim was possible: "Hey he's the head of a country," Trump said."He speaks and his people sit up at attention. I want my people to do the same," Trump said, pointing to the West Wing.Kim is suspected of ordering the assassination of his half-brother in February … [Read more...] about Trump quip about North Korea’s Kim sparks outcry on social media

The meeting between Trump and Kim has concluded, with those on the Internet having their say. The Straits Times/Kelvin Lim When United States President Donald Trump and North Korean leader Kim Jong Un made their way down the corridors of the Capella hotel in Sentosa to meet for the first time in a historic summit in Singapore on Tuesday (June 12), the watching world was not short of reactions on social media after. When they shook hands, the jokes flooded in. #TrumpKimSummit pic.twitter.com/eLD6NYADt5 — Man of Steel (@tgags) June 12, 2018 You have to pick one. #TrumpKimSummit #HulkHogan #Trump @realDonaldTrump @HulkHogan @dave_schilling pic.twitter.com/ubeoDPITBi — Matthew Galyon (@matt_galyon) June 12, 2018 Just two guys who know how to stand normally pic.twitter.com/l7mqyvBlpN — Patrick Monahan (@pattymo) June 12, 2018 Y’all Kim is sweating! #TrumpKimSummit — Jai (@THIS_isJai) June 12, 2018 Given Trump’s famed abrasive behaviour, … [Read more...] about Trump-Kim summit ends and here’s what people are saying about it on social media

By Lisa J. Huriash Sun Sentinel Anne Geggis Sun., April 22, 2018 FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla.—Impersonators on social media are posing as the Parkland shooting victims and their family members — trying to dupe the public, discredit the victims or profit from deceit. “That’s so sick,” said Marie Laman, whose 15-year-old son, Kyle, is among the wounded Marjory Stoneman Douglas students to recently be impersonated on Twitter. “Who does that?” These fake social-media accounts spread after tragedies that attract worldwide attention, and the Parkland school massacre is the latest lure, experts say. Read more: Student walkouts a call for gun control on Columbine anniversary Article Continued Below Parkland school shooting suspect silent in court, judge enters not guilty plea on his behalf Florida school shooting survivor ‘so brainwashed’ he probably can’t be fixed, Ted Nugent says Scammers spin a story to … [Read more...] about Impostors on social media exploit Parkland shooting victims, families

caption China’s President Xi Jinping looks on during a signing meeting with Maldives President Abdulla Yameen at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China December 7, 2017. source REUTERS/Fred Dufour/Pool China’s ruling Communist Party wants to get rid of presidential term limits for General Secretary and President Xi Jinping. Chinese citizens responded by spreading memes of Winnie the Pooh, a joke that has been ongoing in China because of the leader’s apparent similarity to the fictional bear. Chinese censors are cracking down on the memes, as well as speech that is negative of the CCP’s plan to scrap term limits. Many Chinese citizens responded in a peculiar way to Sunday’s announcement that the Chinese Communist Party may get rid of presidential term limits – by posting images of Winnie the Pooh on social media. The pictures target Xi Jinping, who could now stay … [Read more...] about Pictures of Winnie the Pooh are getting banned on social media after China announces Xi Jinping may stay in power for life

Melania Trump says she is hard at work as the first lady of the US. Prior to President Donald Trump’s election, Melania Trump’s schedule was dominated by socializing with celebrities and luxury vacations. Scrolling through Trump’s social media posts shows how much the first lady’s life has changed – and how glamorous her life was before the election. Melania Trump’s life has changed a lot in the last year. Since President Donald Trump’s election, Melania Trump’s day-to-day has transformed from a glamorous romp – filled with luxury homes, expensive vacations, and relaxing with her son – to managing a staff of roughly nine as first lady. She has traveled around the world, met with foreign leaders, and begun to take on causes of her own such as bullying and the opiod crisis. The transformation is even more remarkable when you take a look into the life … [Read more...] about Melania Trump flaunted her life of expensive vacations and celebrity-packed galas on social media until the election — here’s how much her life has changed